Buttermilk Fried Green Beans
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 328
- Total Fat
- 18
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 37
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 1
- Sodium
- 306
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
1 pound green beans
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
Oil, for frying
Directions
- Trim, rinse and thoroughly dry the green beans. Put them in a medium bowl and toss with the buttermilk to coat.
- Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Drain the green beans and toss them in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Bring about 1/2-inch of oil in a wide, heavy pot to 350 to 375 degrees F over high heat. Prepare a cooling rack set over paper towels.
- Adjust the heat to maintain that temperature range. Test the temperature by using a thermometer or by dipping the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil. If the oil bubbles around the handle, it is hot enough to fry the beans.
- Shake excess flour mixture off the beans as you add enough of them to form a single layer in the oil. Fry until golden- to medium-brown and beans are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer with tongs or a slotted spoon to the prepared cooling rack and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining beans and serve hot.